St. Landry Parish Medicare at a glance
| St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 14,069 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,770 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,093 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.6% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 14,069 residents age 65 and older, St. Landry Parish is 16th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 17.3% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. About 5,349 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in St. Landry Parish is 48.6% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 19,981 Medicare beneficiaries in St. Landry Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 26% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in St. Landry Parish, CMS reported about 710 emergency room visits and 230 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 13% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in St. Landry Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in St. Landry Parish; we help St. Landry Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in St. Landry Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in St. Landry Parish:
- Acadian Medical Center — Eunice (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Opelousas General Health System — Opelousas (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
St. Landry Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in St. Landry Parish at Opelousas (15,390), Eunice (8,870), Sunset (3,088), Port Barre (1,749), Arnaudville (963), Krotz Springs (887), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In St. Landry Parish, that means areas such as 70512, 70541, 70550, 70551, 70570, 70577, 70584, 70589, 70750, 71345, 71353, 71356, 71358, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in St. Landry Parish?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer St. Landry Parish residents
Here is what we can help St. Landry Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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St. Landry Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish | 11,663 | 53.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| St. Mary Parish | 9,165 | 61.3% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington Parish | 8,827 | 61.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Webster Parish | 7,340 | 49.2% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Avoyelles Parish | 7,092 | 47.9% | 28% | Smaller city/town |
| Lincoln Parish | 7,030 | 46.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.